YEARLY HIGH
400.1444 IQD
YEARLY LOW
394.2088 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
397.5118 IQD

2021 AED to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AED to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 400.1444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 394.2088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9355 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 398.0847 to the December average rate of 397.5313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 400.1444 was up 0.54% compared to the 2020 peak of 397.9780, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,000,722 IQD
2020 Average 1,630,103 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,971,044 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,677.64 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

398.1795
397.0420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 397.6735, compared to 397.3501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 397.6735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 397.3501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 5.9355 IQD (High: 400.1444 / Low: 394.2088). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5911 IQD (High: 397.6868 / Low: 397.0957).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.9355
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5911

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3837 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 397.6293) against the same month in 2020 (average: 324.0909), the exchange rate shifted by +73.5383 (+22.69%).

2021 Avg (May) 397.6293
2020 Avg (May) 324.0909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 399.7398 397.2899 398.0847
February 398.1813 397.1047 397.7010
March 398.1759 396.4441 397.7005
April 398.1759 395.8958 397.4209
May 400.1444 394.2088 397.6293
June 398.1735 397.2782 397.5045
July 397.6314 395.9467 397.1368
August 398.6365 396.6772 397.3329
September 397.6868 397.0957 397.4054
October 397.5307 396.8353 397.3836
November 397.8137 396.8404 397.3105
December 400.1116 396.0963 397.5313